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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks
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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks

Experimental rock band Horse Lords have announced their new album ‘Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!’ set for release…

Updated 15 days ago
Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
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Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’

Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan has released her new album ‘Hard Hearted Woman,’ which explores themes of r…

Updated 15 days ago
Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’
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Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’

LA-based producer and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) has released a new experimental EP titled ‘BIG MAMA,’ his…

Updated 26 days ago
Terror Announces Tour Supporting New Album ‘Still Suffer’
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Terror Announces Tour Supporting New Album ‘Still Suffer’

Veteran hardcore band Terror has announced an upcoming tour with Pain of Truth, End It, and Start Today as supporting a…

Updated 26 days ago

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Roadburn 2026: Lineup Complete; Final Names Announced
The Obelisk

Roadburn 2026: Lineup Complete; Final Names Announced

Roadburn 2026 has announced its complete lineup for the long-running underground music festival in …

theobelisk.net · Feb 26, 2026
alternative
RAYE joins stacked line-up of performers at BRIT Awards 2026
NME

RAYE joins stacked line-up of performers at BRIT Awards 2026

RAYE has been announced as a performer at the upcoming 2026 BRIT Awards, joining an already stacked…

www.nme.com · Feb 26, 2026
electronic
Gorillaz’ The Mountain: Turning Grief into a Spiritual Epic - Indie is not a genre
Indie is Not a Genre

Gorillaz’ The Mountain: Turning Grief into a Spiritual Epic - Indie is not a genre

Gorillaz’ album ‘The Mountain’ showcases Damon Albarn returning to his experimental roots, transfor…

www.indieisnotagenre.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
Namasenda reveals debut album Limbo created from “streams of consciousness captured in real time”
The Line of Best Fit

Namasenda reveals debut album Limbo created from “streams of consciousness captured in real time”

Experimental pop artist Namasenda, signed to YEAR0001, has announced her debut album Limbo, releasi…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
ListN Up Playlist: Rachel Beetz (February 26, 2026)
I Care If You Listen Playlist

ListN Up Playlist: Rachel Beetz (February 26, 2026)

Rachel Beetz curates a personal playlist featuring music from artists she cherishes. The playlist i…

icareifyoulisten.com · Feb 26, 2026
experimental
“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death
IndiePulse Music

“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death

R&B singer Wadena releases ‘Bum Busta’ in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Zaytoven, …

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
Out today: Eric Angelo Bessel – Double Helix
Acid Ted

Out today: Eric Angelo Bessel – Double Helix

Eric Angelo Bessel releases ‘Double Helix’, a new experimental ambient electronica album. The Ameri…

acidted.wordpress.com · Feb 25, 2026
ambient
Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!
Exclaim!

Xav Trudeau Has Been Getting Music Guidance from Katy Perry and Drake │ Exclaim!

Xav Trudeau, son of a celebrity, has been receiving music advice and mentorship from Katy Perry (hi…

exclaim.ca · Feb 25, 2026
r&b
Savannah Gardner delivers her stunning new single, “This Pain is Love”
It's All Indie Playlist

Savannah Gardner delivers her stunning new single, “This Pain is Love”

London-based artist Savannah Gardner has released her new acoustic single “This Pain is Love”, feat…

www.blogger.com · Feb 25, 2026
acoustic
Gorillaz: The Mountain review - substantial and satisfying while emotionally resonant
The Line of Best Fit

Gorillaz: The Mountain review - substantial and satisfying while emotionally resonant

Gorillaz's new album The Mountain is being praised as their most substantial and satisfying release…

www.thelineofbestfit.com · Feb 25, 2026
alternative
Buke and Gase calling it quits, announce farewell shows
Brooklyn Vegan

Buke and Gase calling it quits, announce farewell shows

Indie experimental duo Buke and Gase are breaking up and have announced farewell shows. Arone Dyer …

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk
Confronting Identity and Ambition: Orrin's Bold EP FILTH - KALTBLUT Magazine
Kaltblut Magazine

Confronting Identity and Ambition: Orrin's Bold EP FILTH - KALTBLUT Magazine

New York City independent artist Orrin released FILTH, a groundbreaking rap-rock EP during Black Hi…

www.kaltblut-magazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
alternative
Squarepusher Details New Album, ‘Kammerkonzert’ | The Quietus
The Quietus

Squarepusher Details New Album, ‘Kammerkonzert’ | The Quietus

Squarepusher (Tom Jenkinson) is releasing his 21st studio album titled Kammerkonzert this spring, f…

thequietus.com · Feb 25, 2026
electronic
Squarepusher Readies New Album Kammerkonzert
Pitchfork News

Squarepusher Readies New Album Kammerkonzert

Experimental electronic producer Squarepusher has announced a new album titled Kammerkonzert. The a…

pitchfork.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, INXS, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes Amongst 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees - Glide Magazine
Glide Magazine

Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, INXS, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes Amongst 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees - Glide Magazine

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of nominees, featuring a diverse line…

glidemagazine.com · Feb 25, 2026
metal
Buke and Gase Break Up
Pitchfork News

Buke and Gase Break Up

Buke and Gase, a New York experimental indie-rock duo known for creating and playing custom hybrid …

pitchfork.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Buke & Gase Announce Breakup, Farewell Shows
Stereogum

Buke & Gase Announce Breakup, Farewell Shows

Experimental rock duo Buke & Gase, consisting of Arone Dyer and Aron Sanchez, have announced th…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Rock Werchter maakt affiche compleet met 25 nieuwe namen!
Dansende Beren

Rock Werchter maakt affiche compleet met 25 nieuwe namen!

Rock Werchter, a major music festival, has completed its lineup by announcing 25 new artist names. …

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 25, 2026
indie rock
Feel the Darkness: The Story of Poison Idea
Bandcamp Daily

Feel the Darkness: The Story of Poison Idea

Jerry A Lang, founder of hardcore punk band Poison Idea, reflects on the group's turbulent history …

daily.bandcamp.com · Feb 25, 2026
hardcore
The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio » PopMatters
PopMatters

The Setting Create a Unique Twist on the Jazz Trio » PopMatters

Jazz trio the Setting, led by Eivind Opsvik, creates a distinctive sound by blending influences fro…

www.popmatters.com · Feb 25, 2026
experimental
Pat Metheny - Side-Eye III+ (Uniquity Music/Green Hill)
Big Takeover

Pat Metheny - Side-Eye III+ (Uniquity Music/Green Hill)

Pat Metheny's Side-Eye III+ showcases the legendary guitarist's instantly recognizable sound as he …

bigtakeover.com · Feb 25, 2026
acoustic
Dave Grohl “had no idea” daughter Violet had signed a record deal until she told him at dinner
NME

Dave Grohl “had no idea” daughter Violet had signed a record deal until she told him at dinner

Dave Grohl discovered that his daughter Violet had signed a record deal when she informed him durin…

www.nme.com · Feb 25, 2026
alternative
Chappell Roan cried after getting her own ‘Fortnite’ skin: “It just looks so awesome”
NME

Chappell Roan cried after getting her own ‘Fortnite’ skin: “It just looks so awesome”

She’s also launched a limited-edition merch line to celebrate the collaboration The post Chappell R…

www.nme.com · Feb 25, 2026
indie pop
Jeff Buckley, Wu-Tang, & Lauryn Hill Among First-Time Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
Stereogum

Jeff Buckley, Wu-Tang, & Lauryn Hill Among First-Time Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 nominees, featuring 17 acts with 10 first-t…

stereogum.com · Feb 25, 2026
folk